Johan Cruijff(Dutch Athlete)

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Hendrik Johannes Cruijff - often spelled Cruyff outside the Netherlands; see IJ ); born April 25, 1947 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football manager/coach and former player. He was named European Footballer of the Year three times which is a record jointly held with Michel Platini and Marco van Basten. Cruyff was the most famous exponent of the football philosophy known as Total Football, developed by Rinus Michels.

After his retirement from playing in 1984, Cruyff became highly successful as manager of Ajax and later FC Barcelona; he remains an influential advisor to both clubs.